If you are planning to have the gastric sleeve procedure or have recently had the gastric sleeve procedure, then check out this article for a quick overview of recovery. This article will give you an overview of the recovery process and give you some tips on what to do in the first couple of months […]
Gastric bypass surgery is a bariatric weight loss surgery performed for patients who are severely overweight, or who have been unsuccessful in losing weight through traditional methods such as exercise and diet. Also referred to as the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery, it is usually performed on patients with a high body mass index (BMI over […]
There is a lot of information swirling around the internet about gastric sleeve surgery and its outcomes. This article will break down exactly what you can expect from your gastric sleeve surgery including both short-term and long-term results (yes, there’s a difference). Let’s first discuss the surgery itself. The gastric sleeve is also known as […]
Were you elated when you hit your lowest recorded weight since having the roux-en-y gastric bypass (RYGB), only to realize a few months later that your weight was slowly creeping back up? Have you struggled to stay at your lowest achieved weight and don’t know what to do? Or are you considering RYGB because you […]
In 2019, 17.8% of patients who had weight loss surgery chose to have gastric bypass. But having this surgery is not as easy as just choosing to have it. Since it’s a major surgery, insurance companies and surgeons want to make sure that you are ready in mind and body before letting you go under […]
It’s no secret that gut health is an important part of health and wellbeing. And one of the biggest factors in gut health? Improving your microbiome. Your microbiome is a collection of all the microbes living within your body. These microbes help digest food, manage immune functioning, and assist in producing essential vitamins. Improving your […]
The gastric sleeve procedure, or sleeve gastrectomy, is the ever-popular bariatric surgery in which the surgeon removes part of the stomach, creating a narrow pouch, or sleeve. This newly formed sleeve is significantly smaller and can hold far less food. It is often thought to be somewhat safer than gastric bypass surgery resulting in fewer […]
If you have had the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in the past and you have experienced severe complications or not met your weight loss goals…. Then you might be wondering if there are other options out there for you! This article is going to go in depth about the idea of having a gastric sleeve […]
Weight loss surgery can help those who are obese to lose weight by altering their digestive system. In 2011, gastric band surgery was one of the most popular forms of weight loss surgery at around 35-percent of surgeries. However, as of 2019, now less than one-percent of weight-loss surgeries were gastric bands. This drop-in gastric […]
Obesity is associated with the leading causes of death worldwide, including diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer. Weight-loss surgery can be a great option for those struggling with morbid obesity and experience obesity-related complications. Weight-loss surgery, including both gastric sleeve and lap band operations, achieves weight loss in patients by altering the […]
If you are planning to have the gastric sleeve procedure it is important to be aware of the necessary lifestyle modifications and adjustments that you are required to make following surgery. Knowing what to expect after the procedure can help you to optimize your recovery and weight loss. This article will provide an inside look […]
With many advances in the field of bariatric surgery, new surgical methods arise regularly to improve the efficacy and outcomes of the various procedures. The mini-gastric bypass is an example of such advances. With all that being said, what exactly is the mini-gastric bypass? Let’s jump into all there is to know about the procedure. […]
When deciding on having bariatric surgery, there are certainly many decisions to be made. If you choose to have a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), one consideration may be the potential side effects. Mayo Clinic states that during the LSG, or vertical sleeve gastrectomy, “about 80% of the stomach is removed, leaving a tube-shaped stomach about […]
